Ladakh rejects Sonam Wangchuk's claims on liquor policy

The Ladakh administration has called climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's allegations about its excise policy false and baseless. Wangchuk had claimed in Delhi on October 22 that Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena was acting arbitrarily and that alcohol was being promoted, with bars opening near schools. Officials said only one liquor shop operates in the entire Union Territory, as a second proposed shop drew no bids.